DLA Piper LLP (US)

DLA Piper LLP (US) is primarily known for company-side representations, drawing on its expertise from multiple US offices, including teams in California, Illinois, Delaware, Florida and New York. The restructuring team has a background in representing clients before the bankruptcy courts in New York and Delaware. It is also noted for cross-border restructurings and for its experience in distressed M&A; it recently advised THG on its distressed acquisition of Biossance. In addition to its plentiful debtor engagements, the firm is also increasingly active in representing creditors’ committees. New York partner Rachel Ehrlich Albanese is co-chair of the US restructuring practice alongside Los Angeles-based Robert Klyman who is also co-chair of the global team; Klyman has made a considerable impact since joining from Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP in 2023. Craig Martin is global co-chair of the group and managing partner of the Wilmington office; he is noted for cross-border restructurings and bankruptcies.